Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#16] Which of the following towns is located at easternmost?
Correct Answer

(B) Jamshedpur

Explanation

Solution: Jamshedpur is located at easternmost. Jamshedpur is located in the south-eastern part of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur was formed on 16th January, 1990 after isolating nine blocks from the Singhbhum district. Jamshedpur is located in the Chhota Nagpur plateau and covers an area of 3533 square kilometers.

[#17] Which one of the following does not lie in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer

(C) Mandav Hills

Explanation

Solution: Mandav Hills does not lie in Maharashtra. Mandav is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dhar district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

[#18] Which of the following is/are correct about the Rann of Kachchh? 1. It is a flat saline marsh land 2. It is in Rajasthan 3. It is the home of the Indian Wild Ass 4. It is a unique land formation supporting several singular species of fauna
Correct Answer

(C) 1, 3 and 4

Explanation

Solution: The following that are correct about the Rann of Kachchh are that it is a flat saline marsh land, it is the home of the Indian Wild Ass and it is a unique land formation supporting several singular species of fauna.

[#19] Siwaliks are ________
Correct Answer

(B) Foothills of Himalayan ranges

Explanation

Solution: Siwaliks are Foothills of Himalayan ranges. Siwalik ranges are the southern-most hills of the Himalayas, foothills of the mighty Himalayas. They mostly maintain a regular course from the River Yamuna to River Ravi on the south of the Western Himalaya.

[#20] Which among the following is the smallest state area wise?
Correct Answer

(A) Nagaland

Explanation

Solution: Nagaland is one of India's smallest states, with a total area of 16,579 sq km (6400 sq mi). The Naga Hills run through this small state, which has Saramati as its highest peak at a height of about 12,600 ft.